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Some instructors covering Cricklewood
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Asif
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
Vipin
Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…
Jo
If you learn with Jo, you'll get a patient, professional instructor who's been teaching since 2015. He's DVSA approved and focuses on building your c…
Asif
Hi, I'm Asif. I run New Turn Driving School in Harrow, offering manual and automatic lessons with a calm, professional approach. I'm a fully qualifie…
Janan
Hi, I'm Janan. I run Janan Driving School, teaching people to drive around Wood Green and Tottenham in North London. I'm an experienced female instru…
David
Hi, I'm David Brown. I've been a driving instructor in Edgware and North London for over 30 years now, and I still love helping people learn to drive…
Paul
Paul Drackett runs Dracks School of Motoring and has been teaching people to drive for 32 years. He is an independent, DSA registered Approved Drivin…
Fernon
Fern is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Walthamstow. He runs Fern Driving School and has been fully qualified and approved by t…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Roy
Roy is a calm, experienced driving instructor based in North West London. He's been teaching for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of learners ge…
Learning to Drive in Cricklewood
Learning to drive in Cricklewood means practising on busy suburban London roads and quieter residential streets. Cricklewood Broadway and the A5 cut through the area, while Staples Corner and the North Circular are just a short drive away. Expect a mix of slow-moving traffic and fast junctions, so you will get varied experience close to home. Many local instructors know the Hendon test routes well.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hendon)
London (Hendon) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.6 miles from Cricklewood. Tests there run regularly, with 276 tests recorded in the data year, so booking windows move fast (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The centre's overall pass rate is 43.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so you should practise the tricky junctions and independent driving sections beforehand. Expect urban test routes that include roundabouts near Staples Corner and stretches of the A5.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hendon’s pass rate of 43.8% is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Hendon pass at 46.1% while female candidates pass at 41.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Mill Hill shows a lower pass rate of 35.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), and another Hendon listing shows 44.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so pass rates vary across local centres. Use local instructors who know those centre routes to improve your chances.
Local Driving Tips
Practice on Cricklewood Broadway to get used to bus lanes and frequent pedestrian crossings. Work on roundabout entries and lane discipline around Staples Corner and the North Circular junctions. Take lessons on Hendon Way to build confidence merging with fast traffic. Use quieter residential streets off the A5 for parking and bay manoeuvres. Get comfortable with clutch control and hill starts near local slopes.
Choosing an Instructor in Cricklewood
Look for an instructor who teaches regularly around Cricklewood and knows the Hendon test area. With 31 instructors listed locally, you can compare availability and reviews before you book. Expect average lesson rates near £39, though experienced instructors may charge more for rush-hour or weekend slots. Ask if they provide mock tests on the actual Hendon routes.
Lesson Costs in Cricklewood
Local one-hour lesson prices average £39. Lesson cost varies with instructor experience, lesson length, and time of day, with evenings and weekends tending to be pricier. Intensive courses or mock tests on test routes can add to the cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test and start lessons with a local instructor. Work through hazard perception and theory materials alongside practical lessons, then aim to book a practical test at London (Hendon). Keep a log of lessons and ask for mock tests on Hendon routes to familiarise yourself before test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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